Geology (Environmental Geoscience) BSc (Hons)

University of Keele

Are you curious about how the planet works? Do you have a passion for science? Our Environmental Geoscience BSc aims to equip you with a thorough grounding in geology - from which you can specialise on pressing environmental issues such as climate change.

Why choose this course?

• Develop your practical skills in Keele's state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories
• Our unique 600-acre campus offers a fantastic natural environment to perform fieldwork
• Enhance your employability with study abroad and work placement options
• Personalise your degree with a variety of optional modules
• No prior knowledge of geology is required

Geology is the study of the structure, evolution and dynamics of the Earth and its natural mineral and energy resources - if it hasn't been grown, then a geologist has discovered it. The discipline draws on knowledge from many different aspects of science such as chemistry, biology, and physics as well as other subjects such as geography and environmental science.

The world is under huge environmental threat. From climate change to depletion of resources - we need to find solutions to counter the devastating impact humans are having on the planet. Geology (Environmental Geoscience) BSc at Keele is an applied pathway that aims to combine a broad understanding of geology with a more in-depth knowledge of human interactions with the Earth's environments. You will explore the science behind the world's environmental challenges and the systems that need to change to secure a sustainable future.

This Environmental Geoscience pathway through the BSc Geology degree combines the study of the geological aspects of the Earth, including its structure, formation, composition, history, processes, hazards and materials, with key topics in environmental science, including climate change, contaminated land and remediation, water, soil and air quality, and the sustainable use of resources.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.